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Rhythms of Nature – Artworks by Anette Hallback

Quiet ripples seem to pass through Swedish artist Anette Hallback’s canvases, suggesting lapping waves, icy fjords or layered hills rising up from the horizon. Her textural surfaces are…

Fusing Design & Play – Cloud Furniture Series by Veermakers

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

There’s a fine line between whimsical and something that veers more toward the tacky side. Saying that, I have to applaud designers who try to incorporate shapes of…

Practical and Poetic – Sake Tables by NOTE Design for Ariake

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

I’ve been following Japanese brand Ariake ever since 2017/2018 when I discovered that a designer I had been following by the name of Zoe Mowat had collaborated to…

Bringing Art to Function – Wooden Spoons by Marie Eklund

Woodwork Posted by Mark Robinson

Functional design can sometimes be limiting in the fact that there’s only so much play in the shape of an object. Take bowls or plates as an example,…

A New Design Language – Bark Sculpture by Swedish Artist Sarita Arte

Sculpture Posted by Mark Robinson

Talented up and coming artist is Swedish creative Sarita Arte who specialises in collecting wood from her surroundings and translating these in to sculptural abstract artwork.

A Convergence of Cultures – Crafted Textiles by Swedish Design Studio Oyyo

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Oyyo, a Swedish design studio and producer of textile interior products, was founded by Lina Zedig and Marcus Åhrén focusing not only on handicraft but also how we can connect cultures.

New Solutions – Apollo System by Swedish Design Studio Office for Design

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

Apollo is a modular co-working design system by Office for Design that’s been made with the concept of producing a piece of furniture that was both aesthetically pleasing but economic.

Three Dimensional Collage – Sculptures by Swedish Artist Malou Palmqvist

Sculpture Posted by Mark Robinson

Malou Palmqvist is a Swedish artist who has used her fashion background to create this series of sculptures that she regards as “Three Dimensional Collages” which play with the idea of balance.

From Our Perspective – Sculpture by Swedish Artist Bo Arenander

Sculpture Posted by Mark Robinson

For 2018 studio Perspective have collaborated with Bo Arenander for Stockholm Design Week to produce a series of sculptures in black and white that are made from stoneware clay.

Generous Minimalism – Objects Designed by Jonas Wagell for From the Bay

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Swedish designer Jonas Wagell collaborated with From the Bay, a Taiwan-based company to create a range of contemporary lighting, furniture and objects for their first collection.

Meaningful Forms – Glass & Ceramic Work by Designer Carina Seth Andersson

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

I have been admiring these beautiful works by Carina Seth Andersson, a designer who makes minimalist but functional glass and ceramic works at her studio in Gustavsberg, Sweden.

Anamorphic Objects – Reed Glass by Swedish Designer Staffan Holm

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

This collection of Reed Glass, designed by Swedish creative Staffan Holm, is part of a series titled ‘Anamorphic objects’, which is about exploring movement in everyday objects.